- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indian Head, MD
Matthew Henson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Matthew Henson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240027000599
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matthew Henson Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Indian Head · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Matthew Henson Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew Henson Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Indian Head, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Matthew Henson Middle School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 240027000599 · Indian Head, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 16.7:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
Matthew Henson Middle School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Matthew Henson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,960 students
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- La Plata High
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- This school 701
Matthew Henson Middle School
701 students
What this shows Matthew Henson Middle School reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matthew Henson Middle School compares
Matthew Henson Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 28% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Maryland - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
White 11.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Matthew Henson Middle School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matthew Henson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matthew Henson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Indian Head
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~701 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matthew Henson Middle School
How many students attend Matthew Henson Middle School?
Matthew Henson Middle School has 701 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indian Head, MD. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthew Henson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthew Henson Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matthew Henson Middle School?
35.4% of students at Matthew Henson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matthew Henson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Matthew Henson Middle School is African American at 62.8% of enrollment, in Indian Head, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matthew Henson Middle School?
Matthew Henson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Matthew Henson Middle School rank among public schools in Indian Head?
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew Henson Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Indian Head, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Indian Head on the city page.
What other schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Besides Matthew Henson Middle School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), St. Charles High School (1,617 students), and Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.